HIC Kitchen's Meat Tenderizer and Ice Crusher, with a dual-toothed surface, is specially designed to cut into the muscle fibers of tougher cuts of meat and break them down for a more tender and more consistent texture. This must-have of cooking supplies also cracks ice cubes or block ice into smaller pieces to chill drinks faster and keep foods cold longer, like clams on the half shell, peel and eat shrimp, macaroni or potato salad, condiments, and more. It's well balanced for efficient use. Tenderizing meat helps elevate otherwise tougher cuts to a higher culinary standard. For best results, trim away excess fat and place meat in the freezer for about 30-minutes to chill, but not long enough to freeze.